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A method, performed by a user equipment (UE), of managing secondary platform bundles (SPBs), includes receiving an end user selection for managing a state of at least one SPB among SPBs installed in a smart secure platform (SSP) module; checking bundle management information required to manage the state of the at least one SPB based on the end user selection; determining whether end user intent confirmation is required to manage the state of the at least one SPB according to the end user selection based on the bundle management information; and managing the state of the at least one SPB based on a result of the determining.

The present invention provides systems and methods for cellular network performance monitoring and optimization, enabling SIM-based devices to dynamically adapt to changing network conditions for improved connectivity. The invention introduces a process that includes determining baseline path performance through detailed probing of network metrics, continuously assessing current path performance via real-time monitoring, and instructing the SIM to switch from its current connected mobile network carrier to an alternate carrier when predefined performance thresholds are not met. Switching instructions are securely delivered Over-The-Air (OTA) to the SIM, ensuring seamless transitions to the most efficient and reliable network path. The system leverages both active and passive application layer observations to optimize latency, throughput, and reliability while supporting diverse applications, including IoT devices, industrial systems, and consumer devices.

The invention discloses an eSIM service cost intelligent optimization method based on different operator information sources, and particularly relates to the technical field of operator network management. The method comprises the following steps: collecting eSIM tariff rules of a plurality of operators and real-time charging data of eSIM terminals, extracting tariff terms and conditional expense trigger mechanisms hidden in charging behaviors of different operators by using an association rule mining algorithm, and constructing a multi-level cost structure model; on the basis of a network registration behavior log of the eSIM terminal, predicting the probability that each operator signal source has an abnormal registration event, and evaluating the risk that each operator signal source triggers a hidden cost trap in combination with a multi-level cost structure model; and according to the real-time network signal parameters of the eSIM terminal, a signal source recommendation strategy is generated in combination with the risk assessment result, and the eSIM terminal is driven to execute a signal source switching operation, so that real-time adjustment and cost optimization control of communication network selection are realized, and the service stability of the eSIM in a cross-network use scene is improved.

In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, a method performed by a near-real time radio access network intelligence controller (Near-RT RIC) is provided. The Near-RT RIC transmitting, by the Near-RT RIC to a E2 node, a radio access network intelligence controller (RIC) subscription audit request message to audit one or more RIC subscriptions on the E2 node, the RIC subscription audit request message including subscription information of the one or more RIC subscriptions, and receiving, by the Near-RT RIC from the E2 node, a RIC subscription audit response message in response to the RIC subscription audit request message, wherein the RIC subscription audit response message includes subscription information of at least one RIC subscription recognized in the E2 node, among the one or more RIC subscriptions, and wherein, for each of the least one RIC subscription recognized in the E2 node, the subscription information includes a radio access network (RAN) function identifier (ID) and a RIC request ID.

The disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A method performed by an E2 node is provided. The method includes receiving a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC) subscription request message from an RIC via an E2 interface, and the RIC subscription request message may include information indicating a network interface type.

The present application discloses a SIM card switching method and a terminal device, the method being applied to a terminal device equipped with multiple SIM cards, comprising: obtaining a network parameter of each SIM card in a first time period; determining, for each SIM card, a network quality of the SIM card based on the network parameter of the SIM card in the first time period; if the network quality of at least one SIM card is higher than the network quality of a first SIM card currently serving as a primary SIM card, selecting a second SIM card from the at least one SIM card to be set as the primary SIM card.

Embodiments described herein relate to wireless communications, including methods and apparatus for dynamically selecting subscriber identity module (SIM) profiles, electronic SIM (eSIM) profiles, multi-SIM operating modes, and / or wireless access networks for network slice based applications of wireless devices. A wireless device can include at least two SIM / eSIM profiles and switch use of SIM / eSIM profiles, change between dual SIM operating modes, and / or select a registration mode based on requirements of one or more applications in use and availability of network slices via different wireless networks.

The present disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting higher data transmission rates. The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for re-installing a profile when changing an eUICC terminal. A method performed by a first terminal in a wireless communication system supporting device changes comprises the steps of: transmitting, to a profile server, a device change request message for a device change for a profile of the first terminal; receiving, from the profile server, a device change request response message including a confirmation code requirement indicator for the device change; confirming, on the basis of the confirmation code requirement indicator for the device change, the reception of a confirmation code input; generating confirmation code hash information on the basis of the confirmation code; and transmitting, to the profile server, a device change confirmation message including the confirmation code hash information.

A network can operate a WiFi access point with credentials. An unconfigured device can (i) support a Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP), (ii) record responder bootstrap public and private keys, and (iii) be marked with a tag. The network can record initiator bootstrap public and private keys, as well as derived initiator ephemeral public and private keys. An initiator can (i) operate a DPP application, (ii) read the tag, (iii) establish a secure and mutually authenticated connection with the network, and (iv) send the network data within the tag. The network can record the responder bootstrap public key and derive an encryption key with the (i) recorded responder bootstrap public key and (ii) derived initiator ephemeral private key. The network can encrypt credentials using the derived encryption key and send the encrypted credentials to the initiator, which can forward the encrypted credentials to the device, thereby supporting a device configuration.

A user equipment (UE) may attempt to access an edge data network. The UE generates a first credential based on a second credential, the second credential generated for a procedure between the UE and a cellular network, generating an identifier corresponding to the first credential, and generates a multi-access edge computing (MEC) authorization parameter. The UE then transmits an application registration request message to a server associated with an edge data network, the application registration request message including an indication of the first credential, the identifier corresponding to the first credential and the first authorization parameter. The UE then receives an authentication accept message or an authentication reject message from the server associated with the edge data network.

A network can operate a WiFi access point with credentials. An unconfigured device can (i) support a Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP), (ii) record responder bootstrap public and private keys, and (iii) be marked with a tag. The network can record initiator bootstrap public and private keys, as well as derived initiator ephemeral public and private keys. An initiator can (i) operate a DPP application, (ii) read the tag, (iii) establish a secure and mutually authenticated connection with the network, and (iv) send the network data within the tag. The network can record the responder bootstrap public key and derive an encryption key with the (i) recorded responder bootstrap public key and (ii) derived initiator ephemeral private key. The network can encrypt credentials using the derived encryption key and send the encrypted credentials to the initiator, which can forward the encrypted credentials to the device, thereby supporting a device configuration.

This invention provides methods and systems for seamless mobile connectivity between public and private cellular networks. The system dynamically switches user devices between networks based on location, radio signal availability, or preconfigured policies that prioritize private networks when within range. For devices with physical SIM cards, an embedded applet enables switching between operator profiles, while ESIM profiles deploy applets for selecting among multiple identities within a profile. All cellular traffic, whether on public or private networks, is routed through a cloud-based system for centralized security and policy enforcement. Network selection may be influenced by defining the private network as the Home Public Land Mobile Network (HPLMN) or scanning available networks via applet capabilities. The system supports unified subscription, connectivity, and service management via a cloud-based portal, ensuring reliability and security across diverse network environments. This approach enhances mobility, security, and flexibility for enterprise and IoT applications.

Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, apparatuses, and devices for wireless communication. A network function may receive a security monitoring assistance subscription request. The network function may also determine a security monitoring policy based on the security monitoring assistance subscription request. The network function may transmit a security event exposure subscription request based on the security monitoring policy.

The invention discloses a method and equipment used in a terminal for wireless communication. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a first signaling through a first interface; the first signaling requests local information of the terminal; sending a first message through the first interface as a response to receiving the first signaling, the first message indicating that the ME is in an inactive state, the first message including a first timing advance value, the first message indicating a freshness of the first timing advance value; wherein the first interface is an interface between an integrated circuit card of the terminal and a mobile equipment (ME) of the terminal, and the first interface is an interface between the integrated circuit card of the terminal and the ME of the terminal. According to the invention, the timing advance information can be indicated more accurately.

Provided are a method and a system for integratedly managing a vehicle operation state. A vehicle integration management method performed by a server implemented by using a computer may include: receiving vehicle operation data related to an operation state of the vehicle from a vehicle terminal mounted or embedded in the vehicle; and providing a service related to the vehicle operation data through a dedicated application on a user terminal used by a user of the vehicle, wherein the providing may provide at least one of an operation report, a parking impact notification, and an accident situation notification based on the vehicle operation data in association with the application.

A machine learning (ML) model management method for a network data analytics function (NWDAF) device is disclosed. The NWDAF device performs at least one of an analytics logical function (AnLF) for network data and an ML model training logical function (MTLF).

Method, apparatus, computer program for a user equipment having at least two connections to at least two network nodes, where each connection corresponds to a different user identity, selecting by the user equipment one of the at least two network nodes to communicate exclusively with during one or more time intervals; and sending by the user equipment one or more messages toward the other ones of the at least two network nodes, the one or more messages indicating to the other ones of the at least two network nodes that the user equipment is unavailable for communication during the one or more time intervals.

A method, network device, system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are described in relation to an dynamic user application control service that includes receiving from an application device, a request for access controls associated with a user application and an end device; generating, per the request, policies pertaining to the access controls, wherein the policies include time-based rules, location-based rules, or application type-based rules; obtaining a current location of the end device; comparing, by the network device, a current time with the time-based rules, the current location with the location-based rules, or an application type for the user application with the application-type rules; generating, per the comparing, a policy decision among the policies pertaining to the access controls; and applying, per the policy decision, the time-based rules, the location-based rules, and the application type-based rules for establishment of an application session with the end device.

This application sets forth techniques for dynamically managing a reserve electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) for a wireless device. A reserve eSIM is installed in the wireless device to provide a limited functionality connectivity option for essential services, such as device activation, user eSIM provisioning, and user subscription account management. The reserve eSIM is reconfigured between an inactive state and an active state dynamically based on network conditions and application requirements for connectivity.

This application sets forth techniques for managing push notifications for a reserve electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) connection for a wireless device. A reserve eSIM is installed in the wireless device to provide a limited functionality connectivity option for essential services, such as device activation, user eSIM provisioning, user eSIM transfer, and user subscription account management. When a reserve eSIM is active, push notifications for a limited set of push notification topics are allowed to be communicated to the wireless device via the reserve eSIM connection.

A technique, comprising: creating at a management plane of a communication network a register of services and / or a register of producers of services in the communication network; and based on at least one of the registers, providing to a consumer information about one or more producers providing services associated with one or more service attributes indicated by the consumer and / or information about one or more services associated with one or more service attributes indicated by the consumer.

An electronic device includes at least one embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) each storing at least one subscriber identification information, and at least one processor electrically connected with the eUICC. The at least one processor may be configured to control to transmit, to a first server, a first request message including information about an operation related to a subscription or a subscription transfer based on the eUICC and receive a first response message from the first server, in response to the transmission of the first request message. The first response message may include information indicating that a profile to be provided for the eUICC is not ready in response to the first request message.

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for storing geofencing information within a SIM card. The geofencing information within the SIM (subscriber identity module) card is updated using an OTA (over the air) Update Server. Such geofencing information for a particular enterprise network is pushed to the SIM within a UE (user equipment) upon detecting that the UE is near, or within, the campus of an enterprise network. In some embodiments, the UE requests an update from the OTA Update Server.

Disclosed are various embodiments relating to an intersection of on-demand network slicing and content delivery. In one embodiment, in response to an application programming interface (API) request, a network slice is provisioned with a quality-of-service requirement in a radio-based network having a radio access network and an associated core network. Also in response to the API request, a transfer of content to a content delivery service at an edge location in the radio-based network is initiated in order to meet the quality-of-service requirement for the network slice.

A method performed by an E2 node is provided. The method includes transmitting an E2 setup request message to a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC), and receiving an E2 setup response message from the RIC, wherein the E2 setup request message includes an information element (IE) related to an RIC service update request message, and wherein the E2 setup response message includes an IE related to an RIC service update acknowledgement message.

An electronic device includes at least one embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) each storing at least one subscriber identification information, and at least one processor electrically connected with the eUICC. The at least one processor may be configured to control to transmit, to a first server, a first request message including information about an operation related to a subscription or a subscription transfer based on the eUICC and receive a first response message from the first server, in response to the transmission of the first request message. The first response message may include information indicating that a profile to be provided for the eUICC is not ready in response to the first request message.

A communications network utilizes dynamic service models to facilitate programmability within a radio access network. An analysis node is configured to execute an analysis application based on information from a virtual network function. The virtual network function configured to provide a dynamic service model that defines one or more hook points within instructions for operating the virtual network function and one or more parameters that can be accessed by a codelet at the hook point. The virtual network function dynamically receives a codelet from the analysis node. The virtual network function verifies that the codelet complies with the dynamic service model. The virtual network function executes the codelet at one of the hook points.